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Bed bugs and fleas are tiny pests that can make their way into your home unnoticed simply due to their size. Once these pests enter your home, they tend to reproduce and feed on human and animal blood. Bed bugs and fleas usually become unwanted guests in homes by latching on to various things like clothing, luggage, mattresses, pets, used furniture, and more! It’s in your best interest to keep a close eye on these tiny unwanted guests. Below, we have provided valuable information to help you tell the difference between bedbugs and fleas moving forward!

 

Appearance

Based on the first impression, it may be tricky to tell the difference between bed bugs and fleas because they are reddish brown and roughly around the same size. It’s essential to remember that bed bugs are oval-shaped, while fleas have long, narrow bodies with a flattened appearance from top to bottom. 

 

Preferences

Both of these tiny pests tend to consume the blood of mammals. The bed bugs prefer to latch on to humans and rarely latch on to animals. Fleas are the opposite; they prefer to latch on to cats, dogs, and occasionally humans. Please remember that finding and understanding the different bite marks on humans may be difficult. Everyone reacts differently to being bitten by bed bugs and fleas, and not all bites are accurately the same!

 

Bed Bug Bite Symptoms

The symptoms range in several different types of skin reactions! Some people don’t obtain symptoms from bed bug bites except for the hole where they were bitten, whereas others may receive itchy skin bumps. 

 

Flea Bite Symptoms

When fleas bite humans, their saliva can cause an allergic reaction to the skin. This causes tiny and itchy bumps to form where you were bitten!

 

Travel

The way bed bugs and fleas maneuver and travel heavily differentiates. Bed bugs crawl around fairly slowly and cannot jump or fly. In comparison, fleas have very strong legs and move around by leaping long distances. 

 

Bed Bug & Flea Treatment

Keep a close eye on bed bugs and fleas because they tend to reside near their next victim, whether it’s a human or a pet! Since both of these pests are so small, it may be difficult to terminate them. Once either pest becomes comfortable in a home, it re-populates almost immediately! 

 

Contact Absolut Pest Control for Extermination

When dealing with tiny pests, it’s in your best interest to leave it to the professionals at Absolut Pest Control. We have significant experience dealing with tiny pests and know how to effectively exterminate them, especially during infestations. Call 978-388-4589 today and receive a free consultation or fill out our contact form!